Weekend Events

Sakura Matsure: Cherry Blossom Festival
The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens hosts a very special weekend as many thousands descend on the Garden to partake in a wide range of Japanese cultural activities spanning the very traditional to the most contemporary. (Classical dance? Check! Anime character promenade through the grounds? Check!) This year will of course also be different as we take time to acknowledge the recent events in Japan as well. Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1. 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15. Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.

The Brooklyn Flea
The Flea is outdoors, and we’re hoping for some nice weather, finally! On Saturday, the Flea is held at 176 Lafayette Ave. (between Clermont + Vanderbilt Avenues) in Fort Greene. On Sunday, the Flea will be at 27 North 6th Street (between Kent Avenue + East River). The Flea features over a 150 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and amazing food. Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free.

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Church Avenue Festival
Great shopping and delicious food on Church Avenue from Coney Island Ave. to Argyle Road. There will be outdoor seating with West Indian and Mexcian food, rides, contests and free dental check ups for your furry friends. Sunday, May 1 · 10:00am – 5:00pm. Free.

The Gowanus Swamp Stock
The Brooklyn Lyceum has heard many a tale since 1995 from Brooklynites past and present about the wonderful world that was Brooklyn. Rather than random passers by over the years, the weekend will be a purposeful gathering and telling of stories. Count on music, counter-culture, skelly and marketplace aficionados. Saturday and Sunday, April 30 & May 1. 2p.m. – 7p.m. Free.

Walk With the Appalachian Mountain Club
For the past four years, members of the Appalachian Mountain Club have toured through Green-Wood, marveling at our 150-year old trees, lakes, winding carriage paths and vistas. For the first time, the club is making this tour available to the general public. Led by Steven Estroff. Saturday, April 30th at 10:30 p.m. Meet inside the the main entrance at 25th St. and 5th Ave. $15.